News

Reigning World Cup champion Boyd Exell begins his 2025–2026 FEI Driving World Cup campaign aiming for a 12th title, once again partnering his legendary 22-year-old leader Bundy, who remains “fresh and flying” after 101 winning rounds.

The 2025 Les Étoiles de Pau got off to a dramatic start on Thursday in France, with severe weather from Storm Benjamin forcing organisers to reschedule the trot-up and first day of dressage. Despite the disruption, all 53 CCI5*L horses were accepted during the evening horse inspection – including the Australian and New Zealand horses – clearing the way for the competition to get underway on Friday, 24 October.

Influential KWPN dressage stallion Vivaldi has passed away aged 23. A celebrated sire and successful young horse and Small Tour performer, Vivaldi leaves an enduring legacy through his prolific V-line, both here in Australia and globally.

Australasian eventers are set to close out the 2025 European season in style at Les 5 Étoiles de Pau, France’s premier CCI5*, running from October 23-26. With 69 combinations from 11 nations, a €150,000 prize pool, and only seven CCI5* events on the global calendar, Pau promises to deliver a thrilling finale to the season.

Tom McDermott and Oaks Ventriloquist delivered a brilliant double clear to claim victory at the Stonewall World Cup in NSW.

Willinga Park is proud to announce a new chapter for its premier equestrian event, Dressage by the Sea CDI, with EBM Group joining as the official naming rights partner in 2026.

Charlotte Dujardin has made a triumphant return to international Grand Prix competition, claiming double victories at back-to-back CDI events in Wellington, UK and Le Mans, France.